TUESDAY JANUARY 13, 2009
11:12 AM
I have just made a quick trip to West Memphis. I had to find Amy's birth certificate and take it to her. She went on Monday to renew her diver license. She was told that she had to have a certified copy of her birth certificate to complete the process.
I was waiting at the bank at 8:30 and was the first customer to enter the bank. I found her birth certificate with a little effort. I then made the trip to West Memphis so she can get her license.
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Thursday, January 8, 2009
THURSDAY JANUARY 8, 2009
1:20 PM
I spent most of yesterday working situations in the sanitation and street department. It is time to place orders for new garbage trucks. Jerry and I met with a salesman yesterday and discussed some of the options that we need to choose. Jerry had driven (actually picked up garbage) with a demonstrator truck. He was impressed with the truck. He thinks that the truck and container are the type we need to purchase.
Jerry and I will meet next Tuesday with representatives of the truck company and the equipment dealer to make our final decisions. It will take about two or three weeks for them to develop specs for the machines. We will then have to advertise for bids and then award a bid. We will probably be able to place and order in February. It takes about 9 months from the order date to delivery date. We need to have the trucks delivered in October.
The city started the new system of trash disposal for class three on Monday of this week. We have had a small amount of trash delivered to the shop. As of today we have not had any request for pickup. There is some trash on the curb in several areas of Wynne. The code enforcement officer is contacting the residents and explaining the new procedures and the options for the residents. I think the residents will use the new system, once they are aware of the new options.
We have two funerals tomorrow at the cemetery and another one on Saturday. This is the first business we have had this year.
1:20 PM
I spent most of yesterday working situations in the sanitation and street department. It is time to place orders for new garbage trucks. Jerry and I met with a salesman yesterday and discussed some of the options that we need to choose. Jerry had driven (actually picked up garbage) with a demonstrator truck. He was impressed with the truck. He thinks that the truck and container are the type we need to purchase.
Jerry and I will meet next Tuesday with representatives of the truck company and the equipment dealer to make our final decisions. It will take about two or three weeks for them to develop specs for the machines. We will then have to advertise for bids and then award a bid. We will probably be able to place and order in February. It takes about 9 months from the order date to delivery date. We need to have the trucks delivered in October.
The city started the new system of trash disposal for class three on Monday of this week. We have had a small amount of trash delivered to the shop. As of today we have not had any request for pickup. There is some trash on the curb in several areas of Wynne. The code enforcement officer is contacting the residents and explaining the new procedures and the options for the residents. I think the residents will use the new system, once they are aware of the new options.
We have two funerals tomorrow at the cemetery and another one on Saturday. This is the first business we have had this year.
Monday, January 5, 2009
MONDAY JANUARY 5, 2009
1:56 PM
Pat and I purchased a new TV set on Saturday. That was our Christmas gift to each other. We have known for several months that we were going to buy a new TV. We had done quite a bit of research and last week made the decision on which one to buy. We bought a 42" TV.
That was the small part of this situation. We worked several hours on Saturday moving and rearranging bookcases and other furniture to allow the installation of the new TV. If fact Pat worked on it several hours yesterday between and after church services. I am sure that we will enjoy the new TV.
Today started a new era in the way class three trash in handled in the city. Starting today there is a charge for disposal of class three trash on a per use fee. The city can come to an address and remove the trash for a fee, or the citizen can take the trash to the city shop and dispose of it for a fee. There will be some bugs, but we will have them worked out in a few days.
It has rained and sleeted on and off today in Wynne. I was watching the Jonesboro TV station at lunch and there were several schools that had already closed and several more were closing early. I hope that we miss and ice storm.
1:56 PM
Pat and I purchased a new TV set on Saturday. That was our Christmas gift to each other. We have known for several months that we were going to buy a new TV. We had done quite a bit of research and last week made the decision on which one to buy. We bought a 42" TV.
That was the small part of this situation. We worked several hours on Saturday moving and rearranging bookcases and other furniture to allow the installation of the new TV. If fact Pat worked on it several hours yesterday between and after church services. I am sure that we will enjoy the new TV.
Today started a new era in the way class three trash in handled in the city. Starting today there is a charge for disposal of class three trash on a per use fee. The city can come to an address and remove the trash for a fee, or the citizen can take the trash to the city shop and dispose of it for a fee. There will be some bugs, but we will have them worked out in a few days.
It has rained and sleeted on and off today in Wynne. I was watching the Jonesboro TV station at lunch and there were several schools that had already closed and several more were closing early. I hope that we miss and ice storm.
Friday, January 2, 2009
FRIDAY JANUARY 2, 2009
2:42 PM
Today has been a quiet day here at city hall. I cleaned out some old information from my files this morning and then spent some time on the new drug testing policy that will be implemented for city employees in about a month. I will make the final preparations next week.
Yesterday I spent most of the day watching football games. I went to the coffee shop yesterday morning and then attended the swearing in ceremony for the elected officials in Cross County. There were eight city council members who were there and took the oath of office. It was too cold to do almost anything outside yesterday. The weather is much warmer here today.
2:42 PM
Today has been a quiet day here at city hall. I cleaned out some old information from my files this morning and then spent some time on the new drug testing policy that will be implemented for city employees in about a month. I will make the final preparations next week.
Yesterday I spent most of the day watching football games. I went to the coffee shop yesterday morning and then attended the swearing in ceremony for the elected officials in Cross County. There were eight city council members who were there and took the oath of office. It was too cold to do almost anything outside yesterday. The weather is much warmer here today.
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 31, 2008
2:36 PM
Another year has almost gone. It has been a good year for me. I have had some unique experiences that I will probably never forget. Because of some unusual situations I have learned some new information that will help me be a better mayor in the future.
There will be a big change in the sanitation department next year. The way the city handles trash is going to change drastically. I hope that everyone adjust to the new system in a short time. I appreciate the attitude of Carol and Jerry about the changes. They are the employees who are going to be on the front line for the new system. I have tried to encourage them as we enter this new phase. I feel confident about their handling of the changes. I hope that the citizens cooperate with the city in this new method of collecting trash. The 96 gallon containers that we purchased earlier in the year seem to be working out well. We have had only minor problems since the new system was implemented. A majority of the comments to me have been very positive about the change.
I went to Colt today for lunch. I met Pat and a group of Woodruff employees for lunch. We met there to have lunch with Richard. He is in town to close on his home in Wynne. I hope that everything goes well. A deal is never closed until the check clears the bank.
I will not stay up and see the new year in later tonight. I am too old to do that now. I will go to the courthouse in the morning to witness the swearing in ceremony for the elected officials. The city will have two new council members next year. One council member chose not to seek election and another was defeated. I look forward to working next year with the two new members and the eight who will be returning.
2:36 PM
Another year has almost gone. It has been a good year for me. I have had some unique experiences that I will probably never forget. Because of some unusual situations I have learned some new information that will help me be a better mayor in the future.
There will be a big change in the sanitation department next year. The way the city handles trash is going to change drastically. I hope that everyone adjust to the new system in a short time. I appreciate the attitude of Carol and Jerry about the changes. They are the employees who are going to be on the front line for the new system. I have tried to encourage them as we enter this new phase. I feel confident about their handling of the changes. I hope that the citizens cooperate with the city in this new method of collecting trash. The 96 gallon containers that we purchased earlier in the year seem to be working out well. We have had only minor problems since the new system was implemented. A majority of the comments to me have been very positive about the change.
I went to Colt today for lunch. I met Pat and a group of Woodruff employees for lunch. We met there to have lunch with Richard. He is in town to close on his home in Wynne. I hope that everything goes well. A deal is never closed until the check clears the bank.
I will not stay up and see the new year in later tonight. I am too old to do that now. I will go to the courthouse in the morning to witness the swearing in ceremony for the elected officials. The city will have two new council members next year. One council member chose not to seek election and another was defeated. I look forward to working next year with the two new members and the eight who will be returning.
Monday, December 29, 2008
MONDAY DECEMBER 29, 2008
9:00 AM
I have been off work for five days. The official days that the city hall was closed was last Wednesday an Thursday. I also took off on Friday.
Pat and I went to Jonesboro to eat out for our anniversary. We had a delicious meal. Pat did a little last minute shopping for Christmas. We did not do anything special on Wednesday or Thursday. On Christmas day we had a big breakfast and that was about all we did. Pat did get me a few shirts and wrapped them up for Christmas. I did not get Pat anything for a gift this Christmas. We plan to buy a flat screen TV sometime in the next few weeks. We have been looking for several weeks and I think that we have made a decision on which one to buy.
I called Mother and David on Christmas day. This is the first time in several years that we have not had breakfast with my family on Christmas. We did not go to Mississippi because Amy had to work on Christmas day and the day after.
We went to Amy's on Saturday and spent the day and part of Sunday with her. She is off for three days. We had a good visit. We also took her the gifts that we had bought her for Christmas. While we were in Memphis we went to Graceland to look at the Christmas lights on Saturday night. That is the first time in years we have visited Graceland at Christmas.
It is back to a more normal routine now that the holidays are over. We will be off on new years day. I will probably go to the courthouse in the morning to watch the swearing in ceremony for the elected officials. I will probably spend a lot of time watching the bowl games over the next several days.
9:00 AM
I have been off work for five days. The official days that the city hall was closed was last Wednesday an Thursday. I also took off on Friday.
Pat and I went to Jonesboro to eat out for our anniversary. We had a delicious meal. Pat did a little last minute shopping for Christmas. We did not do anything special on Wednesday or Thursday. On Christmas day we had a big breakfast and that was about all we did. Pat did get me a few shirts and wrapped them up for Christmas. I did not get Pat anything for a gift this Christmas. We plan to buy a flat screen TV sometime in the next few weeks. We have been looking for several weeks and I think that we have made a decision on which one to buy.
I called Mother and David on Christmas day. This is the first time in several years that we have not had breakfast with my family on Christmas. We did not go to Mississippi because Amy had to work on Christmas day and the day after.
We went to Amy's on Saturday and spent the day and part of Sunday with her. She is off for three days. We had a good visit. We also took her the gifts that we had bought her for Christmas. While we were in Memphis we went to Graceland to look at the Christmas lights on Saturday night. That is the first time in years we have visited Graceland at Christmas.
It is back to a more normal routine now that the holidays are over. We will be off on new years day. I will probably go to the courthouse in the morning to watch the swearing in ceremony for the elected officials. I will probably spend a lot of time watching the bowl games over the next several days.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
TUESDAY DECEMBER 23, 2008
10:37 AM
Today is my anniversary. Pat and I have been married 40 years today. It does not seem like we have been married that long. I gave Pat a card this morning, she placed her card for me on her blog. Very Sweet...
It is much warmer here today. At the present time it is raining, but there are a few ice spots around. The temperature should rise enough that ice will not be a problem.
10:37 AM
Today is my anniversary. Pat and I have been married 40 years today. It does not seem like we have been married that long. I gave Pat a card this morning, she placed her card for me on her blog. Very Sweet...
It is much warmer here today. At the present time it is raining, but there are a few ice spots around. The temperature should rise enough that ice will not be a problem.
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